Russian Wheat Aphid vs Anchor Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Russian Wheat Aphid | Anchor Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diuraphis noxia | Stiretrus anchorago |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Aphididae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide cereal-growing regions | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Russian Wheat Aphid
A pale elongated aphid that causes leaf rolling and white streaking on wheat and barley. It injects toxins while feeding that are uniquely damaging to cereal crops.
Did You Know?
It caused over $1 billion in damage to U.S. wheat crops within just a few years of its arrival in 1986.
Anchor Stink Bug
A predatory stink bug that is one of North America's most colorful pentatomids, with highly variable patterns of red, blue, black, and white. It preys on beetle larvae, caterpillars, and other soft-bodied insects.
Did You Know?
It comes in dozens of strikingly different color patterns, making specimens from the same population look like different species.